The Construction Index

JULY 14, 2025

CGI of Brewery Gardens, with its red brick facade Latimer, the development arm of Clarion Housing Group, has appointed Graham as main contractor for the transformation of the former Boddingtons Brewery site on Great Ducie Street in central Manchester. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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The Construction Index

JULY 24, 2025

Demolition and clearance of the site will take place in phases over the next nine months, preparing it for construction to start next year. Demolition of the remaining site will continue into next year in phases across the site. Plans for another multi-storey car park on King Street are expected to be submitted this year.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Government Works Site Planning Contracts 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 10, 2025

Councillor Peter Diplock, cabinet member for housing at Eastbourne Borough Council, said: “I am incredibly pleased to see this ambitious project move from planning to reality. Developing a brownfield site like Bedfordwell Road presents unique challenges, but our perseverance has paid off.

Contracts 59

Contracts Modular Construction Construction Equipment Site Planning 59

The Construction Index

JULY 7, 2025

Breaking ground at RAF Cosford Modular construction specialist Reds10 has moved on site to start to putting together a new Officers’ Mess annex of 50 en-suite bedsits at RAF Cosford under a a £12m contract for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). Construction is now under way at the site and is expected to be completed by July 2026.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Contracts Site Planning 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 25, 2025

When Barnes reopens in 2027, the South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust’s expanded community services will continue to operate from both sites, supporting accessibility across the borough. Construction Skills Mission Board gets around the table 20 hours Today sees the launch of the construction sector skills mission.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Renewable Energy Systems Wall Systems Project Management Consulting 64

The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

Following the receipt of a Marine Management Organisation (MMO) licence last week, main contractor Esh Construction will begin setting up the site compound on the former Rank Hovis site in Hull from Monday 7 th July, in preparation for the repair works on Drypool Bridge. That’s why we have a real plan to invest in the city’s bridges.

Construction Equipment 59

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The Construction Index

JULY 24, 2025

Higgins Partnerships has been appointed by Milton Keynes City Council to redevelop the former Cripps Lodge sheltered housing site in Netherfield, Buckinghamshire. The £30m development will transform the former care facility site into 66 council homes, including bungalows, two- and three-storey houses and a split-level apartment building.

Contracts 59

Contracts Construction Equipment Wall Systems Site Planning 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 8, 2025

The Health & Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is set to carry out 500 inspection visits to construction sites across Northern Ireland to raise awareness of the dangers of silica. Planning permissions for new homes sink to new low 7 hours Government house-building targets are falling out of reach after just a year in power.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 15, 2025

Deeley contracts manager Jamie Travis, site manager Eamonn Gorman, Bloor Homes’ regional MD Paul Degg and Deeley construction director Steve Turner do that Westlife thing Deeley Construction is putting up an 18,500 sq ft, two-storey building that will provide offices for 50 Bloor Homes staff in Lichfield. midlands regional headquarters.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Modular Construction Wall Systems Electrical Systems 64

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

AER recruits MD for site hut division 7 hours Welfare 4 Hire, part of the AER Rents Group, has a new managing director. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk Togwell takes over at Kier in November 7 hours Kier Group chief executive Andrew Davies has announced his retirement.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Land Use Regulations Wall Systems Controls Manufacturing 64

The Construction Index

JUNE 22, 2025

the Howden relief road plan East Riding of Yorkshire Council has awarded the main construction contract for the planned Howden relief road scheme to Aureos, the company previously known as Keltbray Infrastructure Services until its private equity buyout last year. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 59

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Construction Equipment Site Planning Infrastructure Development 59

The Construction Index

JULY 8, 2025

Externally, plans include a secure roof terrace at the building’s southern side, with outdoor learning and play areas positioned around the school. The entire school site will be enclosed by a secure boundary fencing. We very much look forward to progressing works on site and engaging with the wider Clydach Vale community.”

Contracts 66

Contracts Construction Equipment Roofing Systems Flooring Systems 66

The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

CGI of Grahams planned Hydepark Street block, Glasgow Glasgow City Council has approved the construction of Graham’s 410-bed student accommodation development in the city’s Anderston area. The wider project team also includes Iceni Projects as planning consultant and Etive Engineers as structural and civil engineer.

Approvals 59

Approvals Construction Equipment Site Planning Wall Systems 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 29, 2025

Enabling and site establishment works are now complete, and steel installation starts this week. Breaking ground on the National Centre for Child Health Technology Henry Boot Construction has broken ground on the National Centre for Child Health Technology (NCCHT) in Sheffield. Completion is expected before the end of 2026.

Health Regulations 64

Health Regulations Construction Equipment Foundation Systems Renewable Energy Systems 64

The Construction Index

JUNE 26, 2025

The academy is housed on the site of the masterplan for Earls Court, which is set to see the construction of thousands of homes, retail, cultural spaces and more. This industry-leading site will help us train the next generation of operatives who will help build the homes, offices and more that London needs to keep growing.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Wall Systems 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

Costain previously constructed the Stublach solution mining plant near to the planned hydrogen storage facility The Keuper gas storage project (KGSP) is an underground hydrogen storage facility in Northwich, Cheshire.

Construction Equipment 59

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The Construction Index

JUNE 12, 2025

The new venue will bring leisure and library services together in a single, modern site with new features to make our services accessible to all ages and abilities and support community wellbeing.” The project team also includes Axiom (project management), DPP (planning consultancy) and GT3 Architects (lead designers). Got a story?

Renewable Energy Systems 59

Renewable Energy Systems Construction Equipment Project Management Consulting Facility Management 59

The Construction Index

JULY 20, 2025

The project will deliver five new warehouse and industrial units ranging in size from 3,229 sq ft to 4,606 sq ft, following planning approval from North West Leicestershire District Council. AER recruits MD for site hut division 7 hours Welfare 4 Hire, part of the AER Rents Group, has a new managing director.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Controls Manufacturing Surveying 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 11, 2025

The planned 6,700 sqm seven-storey building, Nicholas Hare Architects, will replace current premises that are deemed no longer fit for purpose. The planned 6,700 sqm seven-storey building, Nicholas Hare Architects, will replace current premises that are deemed no longer fit for purpose. Complete is due in 2027.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Project Management Consulting Green Building Wall Systems 59

The Construction Index

JULY 2, 2025

HG worked with Dumarey Green Power to run trials on its Moritsch crane fleet at two London sites earlier this year. This investment will enable us to make great strides on our journey towards decarbonisation of our operations, improve site efficiency and reduce waste.” in a battery that will likely soon be delivering a handsome return.

Wall Systems 103

Wall Systems Construction Equipment Energy Efficiency Green Building 103

The Construction Index

JUNE 25, 2025

It bought the telecoms, plant hire , transport and site accommodation divisions of NMCN in 2021 and then Aberla Energy and Aberla Utilities in 2022. Svella was set up in 2018 in Carlisle by former Stobart executives Andrew Tinkler and Ben Whawell to invest in under-performing companies.

Renewable Energy Systems 93

Renewable Energy Systems Construction Equipment Wall Systems Contracts 93

The Construction Index

JUNE 24, 2025

The site, next to the Arnold Estate, between London Bridge and Bermondsey stations, will be the first development project under the council’s emerging affordable housing supplementary planning guidance. But subject to planning, construction is expected to start around mid-2026, with completion targeted for 2029.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Safety Regulations Building Products Distribution Infrastructure Development 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 24, 2025

Newham is a fast growing, diverse borough – and it’s hugely important that the vision for this site reflects that character. This partnership is in line with our ambition to partner with landowners across London to deliver new neighbourhoods and communities at scale.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Environmental Consulting Wall Systems Building Commissioning 59

The Construction Index

JULY 7, 2025

Deliveries will be made from Eastern Concrete ’s batching plant in Leiston, set up in 2023 on Eastlands Industrial Estate, and eventually from an additional plant located on the construction site. At peak construction Sizewell C is expected to employ 7,900 people on site and support tens of thousands of other jobs in the UK supply chain.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Contracts Government Works 64

The Construction Index

JUNE 9, 2025

CGI of planned new units at Hollinwood Junction Langtree has completed a forward funding deal for the next phase of its Hollinwood Junction project in Oldham. Russell WBHO will start on site this month, with a construction programme envisaging practical completion in July 2026.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Building Products Distribution Wall Systems Site Planning 59

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

That means we can begin to plan for growth again. tonnes, zero-tail-swing) 2 x JCB JS160W wheeled excavators 10 x JCB site dumpers 15 x JCB compaction rollers. AER recruits MD for site hut division 7 hours Welfare 4 Hire, part of the AER Rents Group, has a new managing director. He said: “The market seems to be stabilising.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Construction Machinery Controls Manufacturing 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 15, 2025

Working across its home region, Esh Construction will provide a planned and reactive repairs and maintenance service across Northumbrian’s wastewater network. Esh’s primary subcontractor on the job is Jet Aire Esh Construction has been named as sole delivery partner on and eight-year framework contract for Northumbrian Water.

Maintenance 64

Maintenance Construction Equipment Modular Construction Contracts 64

The Construction Index

JUNE 27, 2025

The move to Xwatch was driven by operator feedback and a need for reliable, user-friendly control systems that reduce exposure to high-energy hazards on site, it said. Last year, we identified that the Xwatch System would significantly improve our current offerings compared to our incumbent supplier and other available systems.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Energy Conservation General Contracting 59

The Construction Index

JULY 7, 2025

Titan to process Fiddler’s Ferry fly ash 8 hours Owners of the former Fiddler’s Ferry power station have done a deal with a Greek cement company to repurpose some of the waste on the site. Balfour Beatty ditches Danny Sullivan 1 day Balfour Beatty is terminating all agreements with labour supplier Danny Sullivan Group.

Maintenance 59

Maintenance Construction Equipment Contracts Wall Systems 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 19, 2025

The modules can be configured according to local needs and individual sites. It intends to maintain stock levels to ensure buyers always have short delivery times of just a few weeks. The units can be fitted out as ensuite rooms, studios or apartments for single living or family accommodation.

Modular Construction 59

Modular Construction Construction Equipment Wall Systems Contracts 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 8, 2025

The number of new homes given planning approval in England during the first quarter of 2025 was 39,170 – barely a third the number required to hit the government’s target of 1.5 million new homes by 2030. That is the analysis of Home Builders Federation (HBF), whose member firms account for 80% of all new homes built in England and Wales.

Site Planning 118

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The Construction Index

JUNE 10, 2025

Hartwells Phoenix Yard plans have been designed by AHMM Hartwell plc, the automative and property development company, has submitted its plans to Birmingham City Council for a mixed-use scheme in the centre of Digbeth. The plans are to transform a 2.8-acre

Construction Equipment 109

Construction Equipment Project Management Consulting Site Planning Modular Construction 109

The Construction Index

JULY 24, 2025

More than three thousand new homes and 460,000 sq ft of new commercial and leisure space Ballymore and Places for London, the commercial property company of Transport for London (TfL), have secured outline planning permission for the redevelopment of Edgware Town Centre from the London Borough of Barnet. Got a story?

Approvals 59

Approvals Construction Equipment Wall Systems Site Planning 59

The Construction Index

JULY 17, 2025

To streamline approval processes, planning permissions and lead times, the marina sought a like-for-like replacement for the existing bridge. Acrow designed the bridge, and served as principal contractor, providing temporary works coordination and supplying a full installation team including steel erectors and a site supervisor.

Modular Construction 59

Modular Construction Construction Equipment Wall Systems Structural Systems 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 19, 2025

PCE, formerly Precast Concrete Erection, has bought a Liebherr LTR 1150 telescopic-boomed crawler crane to bolster its on-site operations. metres, thus making this model economical to transport to job sites. Left to right: Richard Everist of Liebherr, Chris McReynolds of PCE and Paul Goodall of Liebherr.

Construction Equipment 64

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The Construction Index

JULY 15, 2025

Pre-construction work is due to start on-site early July 2025, ahead of main construction work beginning in December 2025. the Balkerne water tower, a.k.a Jumbo Sir Robert McAlpine Special Projects has been appointed to lead the restoration of the Balkerne water tower in Colchester, known locally as Jumbo.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Contracts Government Works 59

The Construction Index

JULY 15, 2025

Site work starts Wokingham Borough Council’s main contractor, Francis Construction, has broken ground on Bohunt Wokingham Sixth (BW6), which will provide 300 places for sixth form students at Bohunt School in in Arborfield Green, Berkshire.

Construction Equipment 59

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